If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.1 Corinthians 13:1 ESV Are we making noise or are we showing love? This is such a vital question for us to ask ourselves each and every day. With so much unrestContinue reading “A daily verse ~ love or noise”
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A daily thought ~ desire, actions, and timing
…for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.Philippians 2:13 ESV Boy, I love this verse! I know I say this a lot, but Philippians would have to be one of, if not, my favourite book in the Bible. I just love how real and relatableContinue reading “A daily thought ~ desire, actions, and timing”
A daily thought ~ trusting the path
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV What to do next? This is a question I ask myself daily, well, probably multiple times per day if I’m honest. Sure I haveContinue reading “A daily thought ~ trusting the path”
A daily thought ~
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.Psalm 23:6 ESV Psalm 23. The classic children’s psalm. What a beautiful picture this psalm shows us of a life lived for God. It builds this picture of what living for GodContinue reading “A daily thought ~”
A daily thought ~ every day things
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV Every day things. God cares about them all, from house work, to work work, to tending to children or others, to simply eating and drinking, God cares about all the aspects which make up ourContinue reading “A daily thought ~ every day things”
A daily thought ~ when we’re wounded
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.Psalm 147:3 ESV With all thats going on, particularly right now, there are so many people who are wounded and broken. Whether it be from sickness, family dramas or separation, racial tensions, work problems or lack there of, many, far too many people are feeling this veryContinue reading “A daily thought ~ when we’re wounded”
A daily thought ~ holy fear
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.Proverbs 9:10 ESV I have always found this one of the hardest scriptures to understand. I realise the concept is pretty simple, but I always got stuck on the word, fear. I have trouble disassociating the wordContinue reading “A daily thought ~ holy fear”
A daily thought ~ freedom to be found
Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!Psalm 139:23-24 ESV I adore this prayer! Ever since I first came across it in a piece of music, I have loved it. I loveContinue reading “A daily thought ~ freedom to be found”
A daily thought ~ fight or flight or…
The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.”Exodus 14:14 ESV Being silent, calm, still (depending on your translation) all covey a similar idea, that of not fighting or fleeing, rather being at peace and waiting. How often when we are confronted with a challenge, trial or some sort of dangerContinue reading “A daily thought ~ fight or flight or…”
A daily thought ~ exhaustion
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.Matthew 11:28-29 ESV Rest. How often do we yearn for rest? Too often we fixateContinue reading “A daily thought ~ exhaustion”
